Sensory Support Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing placement support

Potential long-term opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a Sensory Support Teaching Assistant in Hinckley. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with sensory processing needs, autism and complex additional needs, helping them access learning in a calm, structured environment.

This role is ideal for patient, nurturing candidates who can build trusting relationships with pupils and work closely with teachers and SEN staff. Pay is £105 per day, Monday to Friday, with potential for long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with SEN is essential.
• Experience supporting children with sensory needs, autism or complex needs would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with sensory processing needs
• Helping children manage sensory overload and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils with autism and complex additional needs
• Using appropriate sensory strategies to support engagement
• Creating a calm, safe and predictable environment
• Helping pupils access classroom activities and learning
• Supporting communication, independence and confidence
• Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
• Following individual support plans and pupil-specific strategies

Skills

SEN experience

Sensory processing

Autism awareness

Calm and nurturing

Job description

Sensory Support Teaching Assistant - Hinckley

Location: Hinckley

Pay: £105 per day

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 5 days a week

Start Date: ASAP / dependent on availability

Aspire People are recruiting!

Aspire People have partnered with a specialist SEN school in Hinckley who are looking for an experienced and compassionate Sensory Support Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This role would suit someone who has experience supporting children with sensory processing needs, autism, complex needs or other additional needs, and who understands the importance of creating a calm, structured and supportive environment.

About the Role

You will provide tailored support to pupils, helping them manage their sensory needs and access learning as successfully as possible.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with sensory processing needs
• Helping children manage sensory overload and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils with autism and complex additional needs
• Using appropriate sensory strategies to support engagement
• Creating a calm, safe and predictable environment
• Helping pupils access classroom activities and learning
• Supporting communication, independence and confidence
• Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
• Following individual support plans and pupil-specific strategies

We’re Looking For

Previous experience working with children with SEN is essential.

Experience supporting children with sensory needs, autism or complex needs would be highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, calm and nurturing
• Confident supporting children with additional needs
• Understanding of sensory processing and individual sensory requirements
• Resilient and adaptable
• Able to remain calm when pupils become overwhelmed
• Confident building positive relationships with children
• Consistent and reliable
• Passionate about helping pupils develop and reach their potential
• Available to work Monday-Friday, 5 days a week

What Aspire People Offer

• £105 per day
• Monday-Friday, full-time
• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEN setting
• Dedicated consultant support
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children\'s lives

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks